Accountant
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p><b style="font-size: 18px">Who We Are </b></p><p><b>Highlight is the definitive product intelligence platform enabling brands to create products people love.</b> Powered by a proprietary community, seamless logistics, expert research methodologies, and AI-driven analytics, Highlight’s platform is purpose-built for modern physical product teams and trusted by leading brands, top retailers, and emerging innovators alike. The Highlight platform delivers high-impact insights with unmatched quality across every stage of the product innovation lifecycle—from early ideas and prototypes to in-market renovation—empowering teams to act quickly and bring winning products to market with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you’ll own many of the day-to-day accounting operations, build with financial reporting, and ensure that our records are accurate and up to date. </span></p>\n<p></p><p><br></p><b>Your Impact</b><ul><li>Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Prepare and review accurate client invoices in accordance with contract terms, ensuring timely billing and compliance with revenue recognition policies</li><li>Prepare monthly accounting journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and perform month end, quarterly and year-end close processes</li><li>Support the preparation of financial reports and statements</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation</li><li>Process team member expense reports and reimbursements</li><li>Manage sales tax collection, filing, and compliance across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accurate administration and timely remittance.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures</li><li>Oversee continuous process improvement projects for areas of responsibility</li><li>Assist with audits and other ad hoc projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><b>About You</b><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>3+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar)</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with GAAP principles</li><li>Experience with financial systems or ERP platforms</li></ul><p><br></p><b>Benefits</b><ul><li>Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with 100% of employee premiums covered</li><li>Unlimited PTO</li><li>Flexible, remote WFH culture</li><li>Access to the iconic Hearst Tower & its facilities in NYC (should you choose to ever be in person)</li><li>Based on previous experience and skillset, the starting base salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p>\n<p><span style="font-size: 15px">You don’t need to meet every qualification listed to apply—we value potential, curiosity, and diverse perspectives. At Highlight, we believe that innovation thrives when different experiences and ideas come together. We’re committed to building an inclusive team where individuals of all backgrounds - including but not limited to - race, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, and more—feel empowered to contribute and grow.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px">If you’re a critical thinker who’s not afraid to challenge assumptions, we’d love to hear from you. We’re a passionate, supportive team that puts </span><b style="font-size: 15px">Humans First</b><span style="font-size: 15px">, cares about each other, and yes—we take our tacos seriously. 🌮</span></p>